What is nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy?
Nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy (NAION) is an idiopathic condition characterized as insufficient blood supply to the optic nerve, resulting in loss of vision and optic disc swelling.
How do members experience nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy*
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy*
Who has nonarteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 1 | |
| 40s | 3 | |
| 50s | 12 | |
| 60s | 27 | |
| 70+ | 11 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 32 | |
| Female | 23 |